Episode 123: RMA Interview: Dave Smith-The Dharma of Addiction and Recovery

This week Mike and Nat welcome Dave Smith to the podcast to discuss Buddhism, recovery, and the dharma of your life.

Dave is an internationally recognized Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and published author. His background is rooted in the Insight Meditation tradition and he was empowered to teach through the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. He has extensive experience bringing meditative interventions into jails, prisons, youth detention centers and addiction treatment facilities.

Dave teaches residential meditation retreats and classes, provides trainings and consulting in both secular and Buddhist contexts, and works with students through his meditation mentoring program. He recently founded the Secular Dharma Foundation to provide evidence-based theory and instruction in the practice of mindfulness for the development of emotional and psychological health and well-being.

 Dave lives in Paonia, Colorado with his wife and children.

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Recovery in the News

Bigfoot Filmed From Colorado Train?

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Episode 122: Recovery 101-Sober October and Other Scary Recovery Concepts

It’s back to basics this week, as Mike and Nat talk about how to have a successful Sober October and how to use the popular challenge as a way to springboard forward into a more lasting recovery.

Also, Nat is back from Dopey Con IV and he gives a full report, and Mike takes the Fear City tour of the Lower East Side with John Joseph of the Cro-Mags.

Plus, why is Wine Spectator afraid of sober people?

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Recovery in the News

The Week in Weird

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Episode 121: Recovery Gold-Hoarding Your Addiction 

Mike and Nat dig deep into the recovery topic token bag and pull out some conversation starters. Is there a positive way to look at self-centeredness? Do you need faith and spiritual awakenings to recover? How is the recovery journey like the plot of the Hobbit? 

We also catch up with Ryan and read a listener email. All this and more on a searching and fearless episode of Recovery in the Middle Ages.

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Recovery in the News

The Week in Weird

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RMA Episode 120: Fentanyl Fall-Drug Policy and More! An RMA News Special

Last week, a tragic incident occurred at a daycare center in New York, where a child died due to a suspected fentanyl overdose after being exposed to the drug concealed within the facility. Meanwhile, across the country in Oregon, the state grapples with the repercussions of passing Proposition 110. This legislation effectively decriminalized drugs, including fentanyl, resulting in an unforeseen surge in usage and overdoses. This raises a pivotal question: Should New York consider following Oregon's footsteps in decriminalizing drugs for personal use, or is it time for a more heavy-handed approach? Alternatively, could there be an unexplored middle ground warranting discussion? Tune in to find out!

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After Three Years Crack Plague in New York Only Gets Worse

Fentanyl in New York

Scene From a City That only Hands out Tickets for Fentanyl

Ghost Bike Filmed in British City?

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RMA Episode 119: Recovery Boys-An RMA Back to School Special!

This week Mike and Nat do an in-depth review of the Netflix special Recovery Boys. Recovery Boys is a Netflix documentary directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. The documentary, which was released in 2018, follows the journey of four young men as they attempt to rebuild their lives and recover from opioid addiction. The film primarily takes place at a farm-based rehab facility in West Virginia called Jacob’s Ladder.

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RITN

Shatterproof

Jacob’s Ladder-Recovery Boys

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RMA Episode 118: Painkiller Review-A Kick in the Sacklers

And we’re back! Season 4 kicks off with a discussion of the Netflix docu-drama Painkiller. Does the world need another re-telling of the Oxy-Contin story? Tune in to find out.

PLUS, we listen to some hotline voice-mails, talk about what we did on our summer vacations, and share the sad story of the Long Island cocaine Chihuahuas.

AND Mike has 4 years! 

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RITN

Shatterproof

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This Naked Mind

In this week’s episode of the Recovery in the Middle Ages Podcast, Mike  and Nat dissect the thought-provoking Netflix documentary, "Take Your Pills." This 2018 documentary delves into the world of Adderall and other stimulants, exploring their widespread use for ADHD and their potential for abuse by people looking for an edge. Mike and Nat share their insights and personal experiences while examining the impact of these drugs and their increased use in a society that can’t seem to pay attention for more than a few seconds at a time. 

Mike and Nat  provide a comprehensive review of the film's exploration of the motivations, consequences, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of Adderall. Tune in for a captivating discussion that challenges conventional thinking and uncovers the hidden truths behind the allure of Adderall and similar drugs.

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Recovery in the News-Depression

Recovery in the News-Alcohol Use Up in America

Shatterproof

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RMA-Episode 116: Allan B-From Chaos to Clarity in Long-Term Sobriety

In this week’s episode of the "Recovery in the Middle Ages" Mike and Nat continue the Meet a Monkster theme and have a sit-down with Allan B, the Grand Wizard of  Monksterhaven. Allan's vivid anecdotes of coming of age in the mid-late 1970s paint a compelling narrative that bridges the gap between the chaotic punk rock scene on the Lower East Side and the quiet streets of his childhood in Kew Gardens Queens. At age 22 after a family-led intervention, Allan got sober and has stayed sober ever since.  How does a confirmed atheist make his way through the spirituality of the 12 steps? How do you stay sober for 40 years living in New York City, which has 8 million residents and one bar for every 700 people? Allan shares his approach and discusses how to navigate the ins and outs of recovery, whatever your program.. 

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Recovery in the News

Kratom Sobriety Podcast Web-Site

Jack Grisham

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RMA-Episode 115:  From Monkster to Master: Unraveling the Kratom Knot with Charlie X

In this week's episode of Recovery in the Middle Ages, hosts Mike and Nat interview Charlie X, a long-time participant on the Monkster Discord and host of the Kratom Sobriety Podcast. 

Charlie opens up about his journey towards recovery from alcohol use disorder, he discusses the challenges he faced along the way and how his experiences shaped his current perspective on recovery and sobriety. He then discusses how he used Kratom, casually for a while, then with increasing frequency until it became a problem. 

Now free of the clutches of Kratom addiction, Charlie started the Kratom Sobriety Podcast to help others struggling with addiction to Kratom, an herbal extract with a dubious reputation.

Remember, every recovery journey is unique, but you're not alone. Tune in every week (more or less), for another episode as we continue to explore life on the road to recovery.

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Recovery in the Daily News

Recovery in the New York Post 

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RMA-Episode 114:  Bouncing Back: Chris Herron's Memoir "Basketball Junkie," and Queen Liz of Monksterhaven Joins Us! 

This week, hosts Mike and Nat are thrilled to have a chat with Liz S, our longtime listener and the first guest on our new segment, “Meet a Monkster”. Plus, we take a deep dive into the addiction memoir, "Basketball Junkie."

Liz S, has been an active and supportive listener of RMA since its early days. In today’s interview she shares her recovery journey, the unique challenges she faced as an older person ditching the booze in her 70s, her strategies for maintaining sobriety, and her thoughts on the importance of community in recovery. 

Mike and Nat also review and discuss the memoir "Basketball Junkie" by Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player who battled addiction. The hosts share their reactions to the book, their thoughts on Herren's recovery journey, and the lessons to be learned from his story. They also discuss the cultural implications of addiction in the world of professional sports.

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SMART Recovery

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Marijuana Anonymous (just in case):

This Naked Mind